US Bridges

Prairie Fork RD over Prairie Fk CR

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 21 T 44 N R 3 W · Structure no. 28553

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Fork RD over Prairie Fk CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prairie Fork RD over Prairie Fk CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Fork RD
CrossesPrairie Fk CR
LocationS 21 T 44 N R 3 W
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.54582, -91.27087
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prairie Fork RD over Prairie Fk CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Fork RD over Prairie Fk CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Prairie Fork RD over Prairie Fk CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Fork RD over Prairie Fk CR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Fork RD over Prairie Fk CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.